What reading level is The Moonflower Vine?

The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Moonflower Vine appropriate for?

The Moonflower Vine is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Romantic Content.

What genre is The Moonflower Vine?

The Moonflower Vine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Moonflower Vine have any content warnings?

The Moonflower Vine has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Romantic Content. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Moonflower Vine

Jetta Carleton

The Moonflower Vine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jetta Carleton

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The Soames family is anything but ordinary—each sister has a story packed with love, heartbreak, and wild choices that shape their lives forever. From a daring escape to New York to a family tragedy that changes everything, their journey proves that family ties can be the strongest force of all.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeLove & ForgivenessHistoricalSiblings

Quick Assessment

Set in early 20th-century Missouri, this novel explores the complex dynamics of the Soames family, focusing on four sisters facing love, loss, and personal growth. While suitable for teens, it deals with mature themes such as family conflict, heartbreak, and tragedy, making it best for older young adults comfortable with emotional depth.